Edison Hosts Seventh Annual 5K for Cancer...
Race donates funds to UVMC and an area family 

The seventh annual Chris Cianciolo/Edison 5K for Cancer Race will take place on Oct. 8, 2011 at the Piqua main campus. Half of the proceeds from the event will go directly to the UVMC Cancer Care Center with the other half going to a local Cancer Care Center patient and their family to help them with the financial burdens of this disease. 

The race begins with a 1-Mile Fun Run for Kids at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 5K Walk/Run at 9 a.m. Pre-registration ends September 29. Entry fees are $12 for pre-registered participants and $15 for race day registrations. Pre-registered participants will receive a free t-shirt and additional shirts will be sold for $5 on race day. 

“We’re very proud of this event and the help it’s brought to families in our community,” said Sean Ford, the race coordinator. “It’s held to raise awareness for all types of cancer, and it’s also a tribute to family and those who have lost someone to the disease.” 

The race is held in memory of Chris Cianciolo, Ford’s aunt, who lost her 15-year battle with cancer in 2005. 

This year’s recipient is Sidney native Scott Arnold. Scott was diagnosed with lung cancer in April 2011 and is undergoing aggressive treatment. Scott and his wife Chris have four children and ten grandchildren with one on the way. The money raised from this race will help the Arnold family with some of the expenses incurred from this disease. 

Last year’s race raised approximately $3,000 and had more than 200 participants. 

The 5-kilometer race is an “out-and-back” course, Ford said, and is run entirely on pavement. 

“Registration has begun and we have already received a good amount of pre-registered runners, walkers, joggers and crawlers!” said Ford. “We hope to have an even bigger turn out for this year’s event.” 

For more information and to register online, go to www.edisonohio.edu/5k. or contact Sean Ford at sford@edisonohio.edu.